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Virginia Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (§§59.1-196, et seq.) Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§59.1-200) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general; commonwealth attorney (§59.1-203); harmed individual (§59.1-204) |
| Remedies Available | Enjoin violations, actual damages or $500, whichever is greater (§59.1-204); penalty for willful violation is fine up to $1,000; attorney's fees and costs (§59.1-206) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§46.2-112). Fines not more than $10,000 and sentenced to more than one year in jail, either or both for a first offense; subsequent offenses shall not be fined more than $50,000 and/or not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years in a state correctional facility. |
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